Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Lake Natoma loop from Iron Point

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Lake Natoma loop from Iron Point

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Lake Natoma loop from Iron Point

03:07

48.6km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.6 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.37 km

Folsom Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Folsom Historic District is a small area of town that is representative of some of the cultural history of Folsom, dating back to the 1850s. This spot has hundreds of …

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4.99 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge was built in 1893 and became defunct in 1917. In 1930, the bridge was dismantled and moved to Walker, California, to serve traffic crossing the Klamath River. The …

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35.0 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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35.6 km

Miner's Woodlands

Forest

36.7 km

Folsom State Recreational Area Forest

Forest

44.1 km

American River crossing - Hazel Ave Bridge Fish Hatchery View

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy wonderful views down the mighty American River from this pedestrian and cycling path that runs alongside Hazel Avenue.

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44.7 km

Nimbus Dam

Highlight • Structure

Nimbus Dam is a hydroelectric dam located along the American River in Sacramento. It's 87 feet tall and spans 1,093 feet wide and creates Lake Natoma reservoir.

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44.9 km

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Highlight • Rest Area

If you're up for a day of fun on Lake Natoma, check out this aquatic center. They offer classes and equipment rentals for various watersports like sailing, rowing, paddling, windsurfing, …

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47.4 km

Lake Natoma

Highlight • Lake

Lake Natoma is a freshwater reservoir created by the Nimbus Dam. This is a particularly good spot to stop and catch a good photo opportunity with the clear waters of the lake behind you.

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47.6 km

View of Nimbus Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nimbus Dam was built along the American River, and from this point, you get a good view of it. There’s a fish hatchery and a viewing area nearby, and the paved bike path runs right past it.

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